Itinerary
- Day 1
Auckland
Auckland- Start point
- Auckland, New Zealand (Check in to Auckland Hotel, 15:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Sky Tower
- Visit Viaduct Harbour
- Walk through Auckland Domain and Wintergardens
- Relax at Mission Bay Beach
Landmarks Sky Tower Viaduct Harbour Auckland Domain Wintergardens Mission Bay Beach 
- Day 2
Auckland
AucklandIncluded Activities
- 8-Hour Auckland Day Tour
- Wine Tasting at historic Auckland vineyard
- Day 3
Auckland to Waitomo
Auckland to Waitomo- Meals
- Lunch (Sumptuous buffet lunch in the marquee at Hobbiton)
Included Activities
- Hobbiton Film Set Tour
- Visit Green Dragon Inn
- Buffet lunch at Hobbiton
- Waitomo Glow Worm Caves guided tour
- Boat ride through glow worm grotto
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping at Hobbiton
Landmarks Hobbiton Film Set Waitomo Glow Worm Caves 
- Day 4
Auckland to Christchurch
Auckland to ChristchurchOptional Activities
- Explore Christchurch
- Day 5
Christchurch
ChristchurchIncluded Activities
- Christchurch City Tour
- Visit Mona Vale historic homestead and gardens
- Visit Sign of the Takahe with city viewpoint
- Tour of Port Hills and Lyttleton Harbour
- Visit seaside suburb of Sumner and Cave Rock
Landmarks Mona Vale Sign of the Takahe Port Hills Lyttleton Harbour Sumner Cave Rock - Day 6
Christchurch to Arthurs Pass
Christchurch to Arthurs Pass- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Arthurs Pass)
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine train journey through Southern Alps
- Road tour through Arthurs Pass National Park
- Otira Gorge photo stops
- Late afternoon tea at local farm
- Sheep shearing and mustering demonstration
Optional Activities
- Visit Otira village (weather permitting)
Landmarks Arthurs Pass Arthurs Pass National Park Otira Gorge - Day 7
Christchurch to Queenstown
Christchurch to QueenstownOptional Activities
- Explore Queenstown
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu Southern Alps 
- Day 8
Queenstown
QueenstownIncluded Activities
- Queenstown Hill observation point visit with panoramic views
- Gibbston wine region tour
- Bungy bridge site visit
- Wine tasting at Gibbston Valley Winery or tea/coffee
- Lord of the Rings filming location viewing
- Arrowtown historic town exploration
- Shotover River scenic viewpoint
Landmarks Queenstown Hill Gibbston Valley Winery Kawarau Bridge Arrowtown Shotover River Shotover Canyons - Day 9
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Queenstown to Milford Sound- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious on-board lunch during catamaran cruise)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound Day Tour by coach and catamaran
- Milford Highway scenic drive
- Catamaran cruise in Milford Sound
- Wildlife viewing - seal colonies, waterfalls, rainforest
Landmarks Fiordland National Park Te Anau Milford Sound Tasman Sea 
- Day 10
Queenstown to Sydney
Queenstown to SydneyOptional Activities
- Explore Sydney
- Day 11
Sydney
SydneyIncluded Activities
- Sydney City Sights Tour
- Sydney Opera House viewing
- Harbour Bridge viewing
- Bondi Beach visit
- Kings Cross exploration
- Mrs Macquarie's Chair visit
- Milson Point visit
- Northern Beaches exploration
- The Rocks historic district visit
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Harbour Bridge Bondi Beach Kings Cross Mrs Macquarie's Chair Milson Point The Rocks 
- Day 12
Sydney to Blue Mountains
Sydney to Blue Mountains- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with various menu options to accommodate dietary needs)
Included Activities
- Blue Mountains UNESCO World Heritage Site tour
- Three Sisters rock formation viewing
- Scenic Cableway ride
- Scenic Walkway through ancient rainforest
- Scenic Railway ride (52-degree incline)
- Exclusive small-group lookout visit
- Native animal viewing - koalas, echidnas, saltwater crocodiles
- Hand-feed kangaroos
Landmarks Blue Mountains Three Sisters Scenic World Jamison Valley 
- Day 13
Sydney
SydneyOptional Activities
- Visit Sydney Opera House
- Explore Darling Harbour
- Explore Circular Quay
- View Harbour Bridge
- Visit Royal Botanic Garden
- Experience Sydney Tower Skywalk
Landmarks Sydney Opera House Darling Harbour Circular Quay Harbour Bridge Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Tower - Day 14
Sydney to Cairns
Sydney to CairnsOptional Activities
- Explore Cairns
- Day 15
Cairns to Cape Tribulation
Cairns to Cape Tribulation- Meals
- Morning Tea (Morning tea at Mossman Gorge Centre), Lunch (Delicious BBQ lunch featuring fresh fish and tropical fruit, laid out under the forest canopy with regional Daintree Tea)
Included Activities
- Mossman Gorge Centre visit
- Morning tea at Mossman Gorge Centre
- Daintree Rainforest guided walk
- Daintree River 1-hour cruise with wildlife viewing
- Noah Valley rainforest walk
- Daintree Ice Cream Company visit
- Alexandra Lookout visit
Landmarks Mossman Gorge Daintree Rainforest Daintree River Noah Valley Cape Tribulation Kulki Lookout Daintree Ice Cream Company Alexandra Lookout 
- Day 16
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef
Cairns to Great Barrier Reef- Meals
- Lunch (Barbecue lunch aboard the vessel)
Included Activities
- Great Barrier Reef snorkeling at outer reef locations
- Dive master briefing on gear and sites
- Coral and tropical fish viewing
Landmarks Great Barrier Reef 
- Day 17
Cairns to Melbourne
Cairns to MelbourneOptional Activities
- Explore Melbourne
- Visit Federation Square
- Explore Melbourne Arts Precinct
- Visit National Gallery of Victoria
Landmarks Federation Square Yarra River Arts Centre Melbourne National Gallery of Victoria 
- Day 18
Melbourne to Great Ocean Road
Melbourne to Great Ocean Road- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Apollo Bay)
Included Activities
- Great Ocean Road scenic drive (151 miles/243 km)
- Surf Beach visit and walk
- Memorial Arch visit
- Wildlife spotting - koalas, parrots, lorikeets, kookaburras
- Apollo Bay coastal town visit
- Maits Rest boardwalk guided bush walk in Otway Ranges
- 12 Apostles limestone formations viewing
- Loch Ard Gorge visit and walk
Landmarks Great Ocean Road Surf Beach Memorial Arch Apollo Bay Otway Ranges Maits Rest boardwalk 12 Apostles Loch Ard Gorge 
- Day 19
Melbourne
MelbourneIncluded Activities
- Melbourne City Sights Tour
- Collins Street Paris-end visit
- Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sports Precinct visit
- St Patrick's Cathedral visit
- Shrine of Remembrance visit
- Royal Botanic Gardens exploration
- Exhibition Buildings and Melbourne Museum visit
- Lygon Street (Little Italy) visit
- Albert Park visit
- St Kilda coastal visit
- Luna Park viewing
Landmarks Collins Street Melbourne Cricket Ground St Patrick's Cathedral Shrine of Remembrance Royal Botanic Gardens Exhibition Buildings Melbourne Museum Carlton Gardens Lygon Street Albert Park St Kilda Luna Park - Day 20
Melbourne to Phillip Island
Melbourne to Phillip IslandIncluded Activities
- Brighton Beach visit and iconic beach boxes photography
- Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park visit
- Koala, kangaroo and native wildlife viewing
- Nobbies Tourist and Information Centre visit
- Nobbies Blowhole and Seal Rock precinct learning
- Nobbies Boardwalk walk with coastal views
- Phillip Island Penguin Parade viewing
Optional Activities
- Lunch purchase at Moonlit Sanctuary
- Dinner purchase before Penguin Parade
Landmarks Brighton Beach Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park Phillip Island Nobbies Seal Rock Phillip Island Penguin Parade 
- Day 21
Melbourne
Melbourne- End point
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Check out of Melbourne Hotel, 10:00)
